Rural Health Transformation: Opportunity for Physical Activity Promotion Through Interprofessional Collaboration

Stefanie M. Meyer, Sneha Baxi Srivastava, Department of Nutrition, and Exercise Science, Concordia College, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on March 31, 2026

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 20, Issue 6, Page 797-800, August 2026.
Rural populations in the United States experience significantly higher rates of chronic disease and physical inactivity compared to their urban counterparts. Despite long-standing recommendations to prioritize physical activity within the healthcare ...